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Fla. agencies arming tactical paramedics after change in law
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission recommended arming SWAT medics after the 2018 Parkland shooting
Texas city makes medical flights free for residents
The city entered an agreement with an air ambulance company in response to what it says is poor ground ambulance service from…
Why we must move ‘Move Over’ up the agenda
After seven first responders were killed on roadways in the first 2 weeks of 2020, the key is education, awareness, constant reinforcement…
Video: 2 FFs fired after physical fight on medical call
The firefighters were terminated after they were caught on camera and by a witness fighting each other on duty
Ga. fire chiefs, state officials seek independent reviews of ambulance response times
A dispute over self-reported response times in one corner of the state highlights ongoing efforts to establish an objective process
Developing a substance abuse program
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Community Paramedic Lt. J.D. Postage, who works with Project FORT, the Violet Township Fire Department's substance…
Paramedic accused of drugging, raping woman now charged with raping second woman
Police said the paramedic administered fentanyl and midazolam through an IV to one of the women before sexually assaulting her
NJ EMS agency responds to $617K fine, disputes DOH allegations
The agency’s chief says the NJ DOH had already approved their policy of staffing an unlicensed ambulance with one EMT
Colo. county 911 dispatchers reclassified as first responders
Arapahoe County dispatchers will now receive higher pay and better access to mental healthcare
FF-medic recalls off-duty response to shooting that killed Fla. trooper
Riviera Beach Firefighter-Paramedic DaWayne Watson came upon the shooting of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock while driving home
Pa. paramedic dies suddenly after becoming ill at work
Veterans Memorial Paramedic Ted Dybus, who had also recently become a police officer, was honored at a memorial service Wednesday
300+ to lose jobs as NJ EMS shuts down
The service's president and CEO said the shutdown is due to financial problems